Tmp / Director

Job Description

Tmp / Director - WBKO

TMP/DIRECTOR (P/T) - WBKO

About WBKO:

WBKO Television is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX and CW affiliates.

Nestled in the heart of south central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville, WBKO is home to Emmy and AP award winning mentors with a combined experience of over 75 years. We offer employees flexibility to learn other jobs with the latest industry equipment and software; live news experience; and encouragement to volunteer in the community. Over the last 15 years, we have helped raise more than nine million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We also enjoy being a part of the community by engaging in activities including ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas, helping to promote United Way's Day of Caring, and jumping into icy cold water for Junior Achievement's Penguin Plunge.

Bowling Green is the fastest growing city in Kentucky and is ''geared for fun'' as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, and countless caves and hiking trails ready to be explored! Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known cave system, is also right down I-65. The arts scene is active in Bowling Green with the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) which brings in nationally known artists and productions.

WBKO works closely with Western Kentucky University by airing a weekly ''View From the Hill'' segment and covering its programs and Division I sports teams. WBKO is proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally, be more community-oriented, and have fun in a family environment.

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO-TV, a Gray Television, ABC, FOX and CW affiliate, is seeking a dynamic, tech-savvy individual to join our award-winning team. This part-time master control operator/newscast director position entails prepping on-air elements for three channels as well as directing live, pre-recorded, and web productions. This is an entry-level position and we will provide training. Work for the second largest TV group in the country with opportunities for advancement.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Studio Production
• Master Control Switching
• Set-up of video equipment
• Recording programming
• Satellite downlink operation
• Basic remote transmitter
• Ingest programming and advertising into automation system.
• Direct live newscast following station guidelines.
• Work with news producers to determine best use of graphics and coordination of live shots.
• Monitor all on-air streams.
• Assist in maintenance and upkeep of work environment.
• Responsible for studio set up

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Prior broadcast or video experience preferred but training is provided.
• Must be able to perform accurately under pressure of live television operation.
• Must have developed and displayed responsible work habits with minimal supervision
• Able to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure.
• Must be able to work flexible days, hours and holidays.
• Some Adobe, Photoshop and Premiere Pro knowledge a plus.
*** Drug screen required. ***

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbp6po-3-17-28-48-42 in your application.